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PHOTOS: Moments from the streets of Kampala during today’s Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba Birthday Run. 📸: @francis_isano #NBSUpdates

Many point out that banks are now heavily exposed to government paper, Uganda ranks high among East African countries in terms of sovereign-bank linkages. #NBSDebrief #NBUpdates

Economists, civil society have raised red flags. They argue that the heavy reliance on domestic markets is crowding out private sector credit, pushing up interest rates for businesses and ordinary borrowers, and threatening long-term fiscal sustainability. #NBSDebrief #NBUpdates

Interest payments alone are projected to swallow nearly one-third of all domestic revenues, around 30 to 32 percent by some estimates from the IMF’s recent post-financing assessment. #NBSDebrief #NBUpdates

The framework paper shows the government will spend roughly UGX 9.68 trillion on domestic debt repayment and refinancing in the coming year. #NBSDebrief #NBUpdates

🚨 Jacob Kiplimo finished the London Marathon in 2:00:28, setting a new Ugandan national record and earning the Bronze medal 🥉 #NBSportThisMorning #NBSportUpdates

In the broader financing mix, domestic sources are now expected to cover about 85% of the net financing needs, a sharp tilt toward self-reliance but also a heavier load on local markets. #NBSDebrief #NBUpdates

The government plans to borrow UGX 8.95 trillion through Treasury bills and bonds in FY 2026/27. That is down 21% from the UGX 11.38 trillion borrowed in FY 2025/26. #NBSDebrief #NBUpdates

PHOTOS: The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. @Thomas_Tayebwa, representing Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, is cutting the cake, celebrating Gen. Muhoozi’s 52nd birthday during today’s MK Birthday Run at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. 📸: @francis_isano #NBSUpdates

External financing will play a smaller role, and the gap, the overall fiscal deficit, will be filled partly by domestic borrowing. #NBSDebrief #NBUpdates

According to the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, Domestic revenues are expected to rise to UGX 40.09 trillion, up from UGX 37.23 trillion last year. #NBSDebrief #NBUpdates

PHOTOS: Members of the business community, including @TugumeNelsonO, Sudhir Ruparelia, and King Ceasor Mulenga, among others, attended today’s Gen. MK Birthday Run at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. 📸: @francis_isano #NBSUpdates

Tonight on #NBSPeopleAndPower, we host @SannyNtayombya, lawyer, media practitioner and The Long Form podcast host. We delve into his life, career and so much more. Don’t miss the show with @mildredtuhaise, starting at 8PM. #NBSUpdates

Today, we turn the spotlight on a growing concern that is quietly reshaping our economy: domestic borrowing in the new Financial Year 2026/27 budget. Is it a necessary tool for development, or is it becoming a problem that could haunt us for years? #NBSDebrief #NBUpdates

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PHOTOS: Minister of State for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, alongside Hon. @LillianAber, Hon. @OgwangOgwang, Hon. @henrymusasizi1, and other ministers, attended today’s Gen. MK Birthday Run at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. 📸: @francis_isano #NBSUpdates

Today on #NBSFaceOff with @CanaryMugume. GUEST: @Comrade_Otoa, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer @UNOC_UG. Get the @afromobileug app via bit.ly/390UczQ or IOS: apple.co/3okzPEi to watch live. Catch the show airing at 6:00 pm #NBSUpdates

A group of KCCA FC fans have been involved in an accident on their way back from Yumbe, following the team's Uganda Premier League match against Calvary played yesterday. A section of them have sustained injuries, according to witnesses. #NBSportThePavilion #NBSportUpdates 📸Courtesy

“We shouldn’t stop here. Even after the run, we should create more activities that bring Ugandans together, so they know we care about them and love them deeply. I say this for God and my country. Thank you.” - Hellen Seku, Commissioner, NSPC #NBSUpdates

She’s always been there now let her relax, recharge, and feel appreciated. A calming spa escape at @theeminpasha is the perfect way to say “thank you” this Mother’s Day season. UGX 160,000 per person #EminPashaHotel #NBSUpdates